Breaking Harmful Communication Cycles
The patterns we use to communicate during conflict often mirror what we witnessed growing up. Breaking these cycles requires recognizing your triggers and developing new responses that create connection rather than distance.
Real Change Through Couples Therapy
Lasting relationship transformation happens when both partners understand the patterns they’ve created together. In couples therapy, we explore these dynamics while building concrete skills that improve connection, intimacy, and mutual understanding.
Building a Healthier Relationship With Your Emotions
Your emotions exist in relationship with you. This relationship needs attention, care, and understanding to thrive—just like any important connection in your life. When clients first hear this framing in my Woodbury office or during our online sessions, something shifts. Their shoulders drop. They breathe deeper. How you relate to your emotions shapes everything: your […]
The Emotional Journey of New Parenthood
Becoming a parent transforms your identity in ways no one fully prepares you for. This journey brings profound joy alongside unexpected challenges as you navigate sleep deprivation, shifting relationships, and the weight of new responsibility.
How Understanding Your Past Creates Change Today
The patterns you struggle with today often have roots in your early experiences and family history. By exploring these connections with compassion rather than judgment, you create space for genuine transformation and healing.
Getting Started with Therapy: What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first therapy session establishes the foundation for our work together through conversation rather than interrogation. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, develop initial goals, and answer any questions you have about the process.
